Lake Forest, CA vs Saratoga, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lake Forest
65.3
#1638 nationally
Saratoga
65
#1663 nationally
Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $128,358). Saratoga leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.0). Lake Forest leads in walk score (41 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Forest, CA | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1638) | 65 (#1663) |
| Population | 85,840 | 29,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,187,225 | $4,038,070 |
| Median Household Income | $128,358 | $237,730 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+40.0 |
D
65.3 Score
Lake Forest, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,187,225
Population
85,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
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D
65 Score
Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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